Blog Cateogry- Gynecology

When it comes to hot flashes, the most commonly asked question is: how do I get them to stop? But you might have some other questions as well – read on! How Do I Know if I’m Having Hot Flashes? The short answer is that you’ll know! However, each woman experiences hot flashes differently. They can ... read more

Catching a medical problem early is the best possible scenario. If your doctor has spotted something unusual during your gynecological exam or you have had an abnormal pap smear, a colposcopy can do just that. What is a colposcopy? A colposcopy is a procedure to closely examine your vulva, vagina, and cervix for signs of disease. ... read more

If you’re a woman, odds are you’ve had at least one yeast infection in your life. Overall, three out of four women will have a yeast infection over their lifetime. While usually harmless, but annoying, infrequent yeast infections are not a big deal. But, if you have frequent yeast infections, we should see you at ... read more

January’s blog discussed Pap tests and the instances of abnormal results. These results usually signal changes in the growth of cervical cells, but they are still usually benign. But they can be a signal of future problems that can lead to cancer. For that reason, we may want to perform a follow-up test called a ... read more

Minimally invasive surgery is changing all kinds of procedures. It reduces scarring, trauma, blood loss, and the need for pain medication. Recovery is far faster and easier, usually just a couple weeks. At Women’s Health Medical Group, we use minimally invasive methods when possible when performing tubal sterilization for our patients. What is Tube Sterilization? ... read more

Here’s a good one. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology defines premenstrual syndrome as “The cyclic occurrence of symptoms that are sufficiently severe to interfere with some aspects of life, and that appear consistent and predictable relationship to the menses (menstrual period).” To which you just said, “Duh.” The period before your period, with ... read more

Fibroids are nothing but abnormal growths that may develop in the uterus of a woman. Many a times, such tumors can be quite big in size and can result in heavy menstrual cycles and massive pain in an ailing woman’s abdomen. However, there may be certain cases with no symptoms or signs that a woman ... read more